A wood Noh mask of Shishiguchi
Meiji/Taisho period
late 19th century
Estimate $1,000 – $1,500
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND
painted in gold with large red mouth, the details in black and red and the eyes and teeth in gilt metal, the interior with mark reading Sutada
25 cm long
- Lot Sold $900 (Hammer Price)
- $1,098 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some surface wear on raised edges around the side flames and chin, the pigments worn beneath the cord tied around the ears to either side. Otherwise good condition
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